Udaipur, A distinguished delegation of historians met Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar at The City Palace, Udaipur, where he formally released the book “Hindupati Maharana Sangram Singh Pratham – Swatantrata ke Dhwajdhārak”, dedicated to the legendary warrior king Maharana Sanga.
The book highlights the inspiring life philosophy of the 50th custodian of Mewar, Shri Ekling Ji’s Diwan Maharana Sangram Singh Pratham, his lifelong struggle for matrubhumi and dharma, his unshakeable commitment to national values, and the Mewari ethos of Rashtra Pratham.
During the interaction, Dr. Mewar engaged in meaningful discussions with eminent historians about the rich culture of the Sanga era, rare archival documents, and socio-political developments of that time. He invited historians and researchers for future dialogues, evidence-based studies, and lecture series, assuring all possible support through the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF).
Book Highlights & Research Themes
According to Dr. Mayank Gupta, CEO of MMCF, the publication compiles diverse scholarly articles covering:
Mewar’s military strategies during Maharana Sanga’s reign
The battles of Bayana and Khanwa
A rare, previously unpublished source on Babur and Rana Sanga
Sanga’s campaigns in Malwa
Mewar–Gujarat relations
Diplomatic relations with neighbouring kingdoms
Inscriptions and copper-plate records of the Sanga era
Literary tributes by poets and historians
Prominent historians including Dr. J.K. Ojha, Dr. Shrikrishna Jugnu, Dr. Rajendranath Purohit, Dr. Manish Shrimali, Kalpesh Pratap Singh, Dr. Swati Jain, and Giriraj Singh graced the ceremony.
Verses from the Book (in Hinglish as requested)
By Pandit Narendra Mishra:
“Iski assi ghaavon waali gāthā kitni yashvardhak hai.
Rana Sanga ki arinaashak jay-nishtha kirti-vivardhak hai.
Sanga janme yahin pratāpi, punya-dhwaja pharaayi;
Azaadi ki amar lālasa ambar tak laharayi.
Assi ghaav hue tan par, phir bhi talwar na chhodi;
Veer prasoota Mewadi mitti ki aan na todi.
Mastani Ranchandi bhi Sanga se tharrati thi;
Kar mein khinchi kripaan dekhkar Dilli bhay khaati thi.”
By Kavi Madhav Darak:
“Assi haan ghaav lage tan pe,
wah Sanga nahi himmat hāra.
Aankh gayi ek, paanv gaya,
ek haath gaya — na liya hai sahara.
Aisa tha veer mahaabali Rana wo,
yudh mein jeevan tha beeta saara.”
Historical Note
Renowned historian Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha once described Maharana Sanga as the last great Hindu ruler under whose leadership diverse communities united to drive foreign invaders out of India. Under his command, the political units of Rajputana stood together in an unprecedented display of unity.